National Black Leadership Initiative on Cancer Savannah Coalition honors Sr. Margie Beatty

Paul P. Hinchey
President & CEO
St. Joseph’s/Candler

Betsy Yates
Public Relations Manager
St. Joseph’s/Candler
(912) 819-8139
yatesb@sjchs.org

SAVANNAH, GA - The National Black Leadership on Cancer (NBLIC) Savannah Coalition named a new award in honor of Sr. Margie Beatty, RSM, Vice President of Mission Services at St. Joseph’s/Candler.

The Sr. Margaret Beatty Candle Light Award will be presented annually to a community member who supports cancer advocacy, prevention and education programs, especially those that service underserved communities. The first annual award was presented to Sr. Margie on Saturday, Aug. 19th in conjunction with The Georgia Breast Cancer Coalition Fund (GBCCF).

“Sr. Margie has done so much for the efforts of both grassroots organizations, including helping to secure office space for the local chapter of NBLIC and supporting its efforts. She has also arranged funding for breast cancer survivors from Savannah to attend Breast Cancer Lobby Day in Atlanta and helped to host Breast Cancer Advocacy Legislative Luncheons held outside of Atlanta by the GBCCF,” said Martina Correia, NBLIC Savannah Coalition Executive Director.

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St. Joseph’s/Candler of Savannah, Georgia (www.sjchs.org) is a national Magnet-designated facility for nursing excellence, with a focus on the latest technologies and research. Its comprehensive network includes centers of excellence for oncology, cardiovascular, neurosciences, women’s and children’s services, orthopedics and a variety of other disease specialties. Comprised of two of the oldest continuously operating hospitals in the United States, St. Joseph’s Hospital and Candler Hospital, this not for profit health system is the largest in Southeast Georgia and the region’s only faith based institution. It has been recognized as a JCAHO certified Stroke Center and is the only network accredited facility in the region.